THI TUYN SINH I HC NM 2013

Mn: TING ANH; Khi A1

Thi gian lm bi: 90 pht, khng k thi gian pht
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the
other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1: A. stork
B. form
C. work
D. force
Question 2: A. reign
B. reindeer
C. vein
D. protein
Question 3: A. examine
B. eleven
C. exact
D. elephant
Question 4: A. aboard
B. cupboard
C. keyboard
D. overboard
Question 5: A. assist
B. pressure
C. assure
D. possession
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions from 6 to 15.
In 1826, a Frenchman named Nipce needed pictures for his business. He was not a good artist, so he invented a
very simple camera. He put it in a window of his house and took a picture of his yard. That was the first photograph.
The next important date in the history of photograph was 1837. That year, Daguerre, another Frenchman, took a
picture of his studio. He used a new kind of camera and a different process. In his pictures, you could see everything
clearly, even the smallest details. This type of photograph was called a daguerreotype.
Soon, other people began to use Daguerres process. Travelers brought back daguerreotypes from all around the
world. People photographed famous buildings, cities, and mountains.
In about 1840, the process was improved. Then photographers could take pictures of people and moving things. The
process was not simple and photographers had to carry lots of film and processing equipment. However, this did not
stop photographers, especially in the United States. After 1840, daguerreotype artists were popular in most cities.
Matthew Brady was one well-known American photographer. He took many portraits of famous people. The
portraits were unusual because they were lifelike and full of personality. Brady was also the first person to take
pictures of a war. His 1862 Civil War pictures showed dead soldiers and ruined cities. They made the war seem more
real and more terrible.
In the 1880s, new inventions began to change photography. Photographers could buy film ready-made in rolls,
instead of having to make the film themselves. Also, they did not have to process the film immediately. They could
bring it back to their studios and develop it later. They did not have to carry lots of equipment. And finally, the
invention of the small handheld camera made the photography less expensive.
With a small camera, anyone could be a photographer. People began to use camera just for fun. They took pictures
of their families, friends, and famous places. They called these pictures snapshots.
Documentary photographs became popular in newspapers in the 1890s. Soon magazines and books also used them.
These pictures showed true events and people. They were much more real than drawings.
Some people began to think of photography as a form of art. They thought that photography could do more than to
show the real world. It could also show the ideas and feelings, like other art forms.
From "Reading Power" by Beatrice S. Mikulecky and Linda Jeffries
Question 6: The first photograph was taken with ____________.
A. a small handheld camera B. a daguerreotype C. a very simple camera
D. new types of film
Question 7: Daguerre took a picture of his studio with ____________.
A. a very simple camera
B. an electronic camera
C. a new kind of camera
D. special equipment
Question 8: The word "this" in the passage refers to the __________.
A. taking of pictures of people and moving things B. stopping of photographers from taking photos
C. fact that daguerreotype artists were popular in most cities D. carrying of lots of film and processing equipment
Question 9: The word "ruined" in the passage is closest in meaning to "________".
A. heavily-polluted B. poorly-painted
C. badly damaged
D. terribly spoiled
Question 10: The word "lifelike" in the passage is closest in meaning to "________".
A. touching
B. moving
C. realistic
D. manlike
Question 11: The latest invention mentioned in the passage is the invention of __________.
A. rolls of film
B. daguerreotypes
C. processing equipment
D. handheld cameras
Question 12: The word "handheld" in the passage is closest in meaning to "________".
A. handling manually
B. operated by hand C. controlling hands D. held by hand
Question 13: Matthew Brady was well-known for _________.
A. portraits and war photographs
B. inventing daguerreotypes
C. the small handheld camera
D. taking pictures of French cities
Question 14: As mentioned in the passage, photography can ________.
A. print old pictures B. replace drawings C. show the underworld
D. convey ideas and feelings
Question 15: Which of the following could best serve as the title of the passage?

A. Story of Famous Photographers

B. Photography and Painting
C. Different Steps in Film Processing
D. Story of Photography
VII. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word
for each of the blanks from 16 to 25.
In a world where 2 billion people live in homes that don't have light bulbs, technology holds the key (16)______
banishing poverty. Even the simplest technologies can transform lives and save money. Vaccines, crops, computers and
sources of solar energy can all reduce poverty in developing countries. For examples, cheap oral-rehydration therapy
developed in Bangladesh has dramatically cut the death (17)______ from childhood diarrhoea.
But even when such technologies exist, the depressing fact is that we cant make them (18)______ for those who
most need them. Solar panels, batteries and light bulbs are still beyond the purse of many, but where they have been
installed they change lives. A decent light in the evening gives children more time for homework and extends the
productive day for adults.
Kenya has a thriving solar industry and six years ago Kenyan pioneers also (19)______ connecting school to the
Internet via radio links. These people were fortunate (20) ______ being able to afford solar panels, radios and old
computers. How much bigger would the impact be if these things (21) ______ and priced specifically for poor people?
Multinationals must become part of the solution, because (22)______ they own around 60 per cent of the worlds
technology, they seldom make products for poor customers. Of 1,223 new drugs marketed worldwide from 1975 to
1996, for example, just 13 were for tropical diseases.
People think those enterprises should do more to provide vital products such as medicines (23) ______ different
prices around the world to suit (24)______ people can afford. Alternatively, they could pay a percentage of their profit
towards research and development for (25)______.
Question 16: A. for
B. with
C. at
D. to
Question 17: A. toll
B. penalty
C. amount
D. number
Question 18: A. cheaply enough
B. enough cheap
C. cheap enough
D. enough cheaply
Question 19: A. were starting
B. started
C. had started
D. have been starting
Question 20: A. by
B. in
C. at
D. on
Question 21: A. have been made
B. are made
C. made
D. were made
Question 22: A. while
B. when
C. however
D. unless
Question 23: A. at
B. with
C. on
D. to
Question 24: A. where
B. that
C. what
D. which
Question 25: A. the rich
B. the wealthy
C. the better-off
D. the poor
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate correct answer in each of the following questions.
Question 26: Books and magazines _______ around made his room very untidy.
A. laying
B. lying
C. which lied
D. that lie
Question 27: "What ______ if the earth stopped moving?"
A. would happen
B. will happen
C. happens
D. happened
Question 28: Her mother, ______ has been working for thirty years, is retiring next month.
A. whose
B. who
C. whom
D. that
Question 29: In our hospital, patients ______ every morning.
A. are examined
B. have examined
C. can examine
D. were examining
Question 30: I'll give this dictionary to ________ wants to have it.
A. anyone
B. everyone
C. whatever
D. whoever
Question 31: He wasn't attending the lecture properly and missed most of _________.
A. what the teacher said B. which the teacher said C. things said by the teacher D. that the teacher said
Question 32: No one can avoid __________ by advertisements
A. having influenced B. being influenced C. to be influenced D. influencing
Question 33: Connecticut was the fifth of the original thirteen states ________ the Constitution of the United States.
A. ratified
B. to ratify
C. have ratified
D. ratify
Question 34: It is ________ work of art that everyone wants to have a look at it.
A. a so unusual
B. so an unusual
C. such unusual a
D. such an unusual
Question 35: A large number of workmen ________ because of the economic recession.
A. has been laid out B. has laid aside
C. have laid down
D. have been laid off
Question 36: The water supply of our home city has failed to ________ average purity requirements.
A. meet
B. see
C. own
D. hold
Question 37: The Moon is much closer to Earth _________, and thus it had greater influence on the tides.
A. where the Sun is B. than is the Sun
C. unlike the Sun
D. but the Sun is
Question 38: Mai: "Do you want another serving of chicken soup?" Scott: "________."
A. No thanks
B. No way
C. No comment
D. No longer
Question 39: Having traveled to different parts of our country, __________.

A. we are seeing a lot of interesting lifestyles and customs

B. we have learned a lot about interesting lifestyles and customs
C. much has been learned about interesting lifestyles and customs
D. many interesting lifestyles and customs have been learned by us
Question 40: His honesty is ________; nobody can doubt it.
A. in question
B. without question C. out of question
D. beside the question
Question 41: You can use my car _____ you drive carefully.
A. as though
B. as long as
C. though
D. lest
Question 42: Scarcely had he stepped out of the room ________ he heard a loud laughter within.
A. until
B. then
C. than
D. when
Question 43: The children ran away as if they _______ a ghost.
A. see
B. had seen
C. would see
D. have seen
Question 44: We decided to take a late flight __________ we could spend more time with our family.
A. in order
B. so as to
C. in order to
D. so that
Question 45: He's sometimes bad-tempered but he's a good fellow ______.
A. at heart
B. with heart
C. in heart
D. by heart
Question 46: I would join that running competition ________.
A. if it would happen 5 years ago
B. when I was 5 years older
C. if I were 5 years younger
D. unless I were 5 years younger
Question 47: The government was finally _________ by a minor scandal.
A. taken down
B. brought down
C. put back
D. pulled down
Question 48: Thanh: "Lan's the best singer in our school." Nadia: "_________"
A. Yes, please. B. I can't agree with you more!
C. That's OK! D. Yes, tell me about it!
Question 49: My brother tried to learn Japanese at a night school, ________ he gave up after 2 months.
A. but
B. until
C. when
D. therefore
Question 50: We expressed ______ the missing child would be found alive.
A. the hope that
B. the hope which
C. the hope for
D. as we hoped
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 51: We'd better speed up if we want to get there in time.
A. turn down
B. slow down
C. put down
D. lie down
Question 52: A chronic lack of sleep may make us irritable and reduces our motivation to work.
A. calm
B. miserable
C. responsive
D. uncomfortable
Question 53: She is a very generous old woman. She has given most of her wealth to a charity organization.
A. amicable
B. kind
C. mean
D. hospitable
Question 54: Her thoughtless comments made him very angry.
A. kind
B. honest
C. thoughtful
D. pleasant
Question 55: We are now a 24/7 society where shops and services must be available all hours.
A. an active society B. a physical society C. an inactive society D. a working society
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions from 56 to 65.
Archimedes Principle is a law of physics that states that when an object is totally or partially immersed in a fluid, it
experiences an upthrust equal to the weight of the fruid displaced. The principle is most frequently applied to the
behavior of objects in water, and helps to explain floating and sinking, and why objects seem lighter in water. It also
applies to balloons.
The key word in the principle is upthrust, which refers to the force acting upward to reduce the apparent weight of
the object when it is under water. If, for example, a metal block with a volume of 100 cm3 is dipped in water, it
displaces an equal volume of water, which has a weight of approximately 1 N (3.5 oz). The block therefore seems to
weigh about 1 N less.
An object will float if its average density is less than that of water. If it is totally submerged, the weight of the water
itdisplaces (and hence the upthrust on it) is greater than its own weight, and it is forced upward and out of the water,
until the weight of the water displaced by the submerged part is exactly equal to the weight of the floating object. Thus
a block of wood with a density six tenths that of water will float with six tenths of its volume under water, since at that
point the weight of fluid displaced is the same as the blocks own weight. If a dense material is made into a suitable
shape, it will float because of Archimedes principle. A ship floats, whereas a block of iron of the same mass sinks.
It is also because of Archimedes principle that ships float lower in the water when they are heavily loaded (more
water must be displaced to give the necessary upthrust). In addition, they cannot be so heavily loaded if they are to sail
in fresh water as they can if they are to sail in the sea, since fresh water is less dense than sea water, and so more water

must be displaced to give the necessary upthrust. This means the ship is lower in the water, which can be dangerous
in rough weather.
From Archimedes Principle, Microsoft Student 2008 [DVD]. Microsoft Corporation, 2007.
Question 56: What happens when something is immersed in a fluid?
A. The fluid will expand the object and overflow to the floor.
B. It receives a downward force, equal to the weight of the fluid displaced
C. It receives an upward force, equal to the weight of the fluid displaced.
D. It will be pushed further down with a force, equal to the weight of the fluid displaced.
Question 57: The word volume in the passage refers to _________.
A. length
B. quantity
C. frequency
D. loudness
Question 58: The word displaces in the passage almost means _________.
A. replaces with a new one B. takes the place of C. takes place D. put in position
Question 59: If an objects average density is less than that of water, the object will _________.
A. drift
B. float
C. inflate
D. sink
Question 60: A block of wood with a density seven tenths that of water will _________.
A. go up and down then sink
B. sink immediate
C. float with an equal volume of its volume under water
D. float with a half of its volume under water
Question 61: A ship floats, whereas a block of iron of the same mass sinks because the ship _________.
A. has a special shape B. is made of wood C. has buoys D. is lighter
Question 62: The phrase six tenths in the passage means _________.
A. 10 of 6
B. 6 of 10
C. 10/6
D. 6/10
Question 63: The word upthrust in the passage refers to the _________.
A. upside-down turn B. upturned force
C. upward push
D. upper side of an object
Question 64: Ships cannot be so heavily loaded if they want to sail in fresh water as the sail in the sea because _____.
A. sea water is saltier than fresh water
B. fresh water is more polluted
C. fresh water is lighter than sea water
D. theres too much salt in sea water
Question 65: Archimedes Principle explains why _________.
A. objects seem lighter in water
B. humans can swim
C. all objects will float
D. Archimedes became famous
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the
sentence given in each of the following question.
Question 66: Peter's main subject at university is electronics.
A. The university lets Peter major in electronics.
B. Peter thinks electronics is a special subject.
C. Peter majors in electronics at university.
D. Electronics is among the subjects that Peter likes.
Question 67: Thanks to the efforts of environmentalists, people are becoming better aware of the problems of
endangered species.
A. People owe their growing awareness of the problems of endangered species to the efforts of environmentalists.
B. People have no idea about the problems of endangered species in spite of the efforts of environmentalists.
C. Environmentalists are expressing their gratitude towards people who are better aware of the problems of
endangered species.
D. Environmentalists are doing their best to make people aware of the problems of endangered species.
Question 68: Although the teacher explained the theory clearly, the students found it hard to understand it.
A. Though explained clearly, the theory of teaching was difficult to the students.
B. Despite the teacher's clear explanation of theory, the students had difficulty understanding it.
C. Although the teaching theory was clear, it was a real challenge to the students.
D. In spite of explaining the theory clearly, the students themselves found it hard to understand it.
Question 69: I could not get the job because I did not speak English well.
A. I failed to get the job because of my poor English.
B. Despite my poor English, I was successful in the job.
C. I wish I had got the job so that I could speak English well. D. I would have spoken English well if I could get that job.
Question 70: I wish I hadn't accepted the invitation to her birthday party.
A. I insisted on having been invited to her birthday party.
B. I was very glad to accept the invitation to her birthday party.
C. I regret accepting the invitation to her birthday party.
D. If only I had come to her birthday party.
Question 71: "How brave you are!" he said to the firemen.
A. He asked how brave the firemen were.
B. He blamed the firemen for their discouragement.
C. He criticized the firemen for their discouragement.
D. He praised the firemen for their courage.
Question 72: I would have worn the right shoes if I had known I was going to do all this climbing.
A. I did not go climbing because I did not have the right shoes.
B. As I did not know I was going to do so much climbing, I did not wear suitable shoes.
C. I would have gone on the climb if I had been wearing the right shoes.

D. I would love to go climbing, but I do not have any shoes that would be suitable.
Question 73: The man in that painting reminds me of my uncle.
A. Memories of my uncle come back whenever I see the man in that painting.
B. I am recalling my uncle whenever I look at the man in that painting.
C. Whenever my uncle sees the man in that painting, he misses me.
D. Whenever I see the man in that painting, I remember to meet my uncle.
Question 74: No one but Jane succeeded in giving the correct answer.
A. All but Jane managed to produce the correct answer.
B. Only Jane failed to answer the question correctly.
C. Jane was among those who failed to guess the answer. D. Everyone but Jane failed to provide the correct answer.
Question 75: A small hotel was the only choice of place to stay at during my trip to London.
A. There were a lot of hotels for me to choose from during my trip to London.
B. I was talked into staying at a small hotel during my trip to London.
C. I had no alternative but to stay at a small hotel during my trip to London.
D. I had different choices of where to stay during my trip to London.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction in each of the
following questions.
Question 76: Some people often say (A) that using cars (B) is not as convenient than (C) using motorbikes (D).
Question 77: I like the fresh air (A) and green trees (B) of the village which (C) I spent my vacation (D) last year.
Question 78: In the early 1900s, Pennsylvania's industries (A) grew rapidly, a growth sometimes (B) accompanied (C) bydisputes
labor (D).
Question 79: It was not until the end (A) of prehistoric (B) times that the first (C) wheeled vehicles appearing (D).
Question 80: Looking (A) from afar, the village resembles (A) a small green spot (C) dotted with (D) tiny fireballs.
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P N THI TUYN SINH I HC NM 2013

Mn: TING ANH; Khi A1
Thi gian lm bi: 90 pht, khng k thi gian pht
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the
other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1: A. stork
B. form
C. work
D. force
Phn c gch chn trong t "work" c pht m l //, trong cc t cn li n c pht m l //.
(A: /stk/, B: /fm/, C: /wk/, D: /fs/)
Question 2: A. reign
B. reindeer
C. vein
D. protein
Phn gch chn trong t "protein" c pht m l /i/, trong cc t cn li n c pht m l /e/.
(A: /ren/, B: /rend(r)/, C: /ven/, D: /prtin/)
Question 3: A. examine
B. eleven
C. exact
D. elephant
Phn gch chn trong t "elephant" c pht m l /e/, trong cc t cn li, n c pht m l / /.
(A: /zmn/, B: /levn/, C: /zkt/, D: /elfnt/)
Question 4: A. aboard
B. cupboard
C. keyboard
D. overboard
Phn gch chn trong t "cupboard" c pht m l //, trong cc t cn li, n c pht m l / /.
(A: /bd/, B: /kbd/, C: /kibd/, D: /vbd/)
Question 5: A. assist
B. pressure
C. assure
D. possession
Phn gch chn trong t "assist" c pht m l /s/, trong cc t cn li, n c pht m l //.
(A: /sst/, B: /pre(r)/, C: /(r)/, D: /pzen/)
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions from 6 to 15.
In 1826, a Frenchman named Nipce needed pictures for his business. He was not a good artist, so he invented a
very simple camera. He put it in a window of his house and took a picture of his yard. That was the first photograph.
The next important date in the history of photograph was 1837. That year, Daguerre, another Frenchman, took a
picture of his studio. He used a new kind of camera and a different process. In his pictures, you could see everything
clearly, even the smallest details. This type of photograph was called a daguerreotype.
Soon, other people began to use Daguerres process. Travelers brought back daguerreotypes from all around the
world. People photographed famous buildings, cities, and mountains.
In about 1840, the process was improved. Then photographers could take pictures of people and moving things. The
process was not simple and photographers had to carry lots of film and processing equipment. However, this did not
stop photographers, especially in the United States. After 1840, daguerreotype artists were popular in most cities.
Matthew Brady was one well-known American photographer. He took many portraits of famous people. The
portraits were unusual because they were lifelike and full of personality. Brady was also the first person to take
pictures of a war. His 1862 Civil War pictures showed dead soldiers and ruined cities. They made the war seem more
real and more terrible.
In the 1880s, new inventions began to change photography. Photographers could buy film ready-made in rolls,
instead of having to make the film themselves. Also, they did not have to process the film immediately. They could
bring it back to their studios and develop it later. They did not have to carry lots of equipment. And finally, the
invention of the small handheld camera made the photography less expensive.
With a small camera, anyone could be a photographer. People began to use camera just for fun. They took pictures
of their families, friends, and famous places. They called these pictures snapshots.
Documentary photographs became popular in newspapers in the 1890s. Soon magazines and books also used them.
These pictures showed true events and people. They were much more real than drawings.
Some people began to think of photography as a form of art. They thought that photography could do more than to
show the real world. It could also show the ideas and feelings, like other art forms.
From "Reading Power" by Beatrice S. Mikulecky and Linda Jeffries
Question 6: The first photograph was taken with ____________.
A. a small handheld camera B. a daguerreotype C. a very simple camera
D. new types of film
Cu hi: Bc nh u tin c chp bng _______. on u tin ca bi c ta thy c thng tin:
"He was not a good artist, so he invented a very simple camera. He put it in a window of his house and took a picture
of his yard. That was the first photograph." (Anh ta khng phi l mt ngi ha s gii, cho nn anh ta pht minh
ra mt chic my nh n gin. Anh ta t n ln ca s nh v chp li bc nh sn nh anh ta. chnh l bc nh
u tin c chp.)=> Nh vy p n ng y l C. a very simple camera.
Question 7: Daguerre took a picture of his studio with ____________.
A. a very simple camera
B. an electronic camera
C. a new kind of camera
D. special equipment

Ta c cu hi l: Daguerre chp nh studio ca mnh vi ___________. on th hai ca bi c thng tin:

"That year, Daguerre, another Frenchman, took a picture of his studio. He used a new kind of camera and a different
process. In his pictures, you could see everything clearly, even the smallest details. This type of photograph was called
a daguerreotype." (Nm , Daguerre, mt ngi Php khc, chp mt bc nh studio ca anh ta. Anh ta s dng mt
loi my nh v mt loi phng php x l nh mi. Trong cc bc nh ca anh ta, bn c th thy mi th r rng,
thm ch l nhng chi tit nh nht. Loi nh chp ny c gi l daguerreotype.)=> Nh vy, y Daguerre
chp nh studio ca mnh s dng mt loi my nh mi, p n ng l C. a new kind of camera.
Question 8: The word "this" in the passage refers to the __________.
A. taking of pictures of people and moving things B. stopping of photographers from taking photos
C. fact that daguerreotype artists were popular in most cities D. carrying of lots of film and processing equipment
Cu hi: T "this" trong bi ni n ____________. Ta thy thng tin cn tm trong on:
"In about 1840, the process was improved. Then photographers could take pictures of people and moving things. The
process was not simple and photographers had to carry lots of film and processing equipment. However, thisdid not
stop photographers, especially in the United States. After 1840, daguerreotype artists were popular in most cities."
(Vo khong nm 1840, qu trnh x l c ci tin. Lc ny, nhng nh nhip nh c th chp c nhng bc
nh ca ngi v vt chuyn ng. Qu trnh x l ny th khng n gin v cc nh nhip nh phi mang rt nhiu
cun phim v cc thit b x l. Tuy nhin, iu ny khng ngn cn c cc nh nhip nh, c bit M. Sau nm
1840, nhng nh nhip nh daguerreotype c rt nhiu hu ht cc thnh ph.)=> "this" y tng ng vi
"photographers had to carry lots of film and processing equipment" => p n ng lD. carrying of lots of film and
processing equipment.
Question 9: The word "ruined" in the passage is closest in meaning to "________".
A. heavily-polluted B. poorly-painted
C. badly damaged
D. terribly spoiled
Cu a ra l: T "ruined" trong bi gn ngha nht vi "________". Cc phng n la chn ln lt c ngha l:
heavily-polluted (adj): nhim nng poorly-painted (adj): c sn/ v xu badly damaged (adj): b h hoi/ tn
ph nng (v vt cht) terribly spoiled (adj): b h hng nng (chuyn t tt sang xu)
T "ruined" nm trong on "His 1862 Civil War pictures showed dead soldiers and ruined cities. They made the war
seem more real and more terrible." (Nhng bc nh v ni chin nm 1862 ca ng ta cho mi ngi thy hnh nh
ca nhng binh lnh cht v nhng thnh ph nt. Nhng bc nh khin cho cuc chin nh tht hn v khng
khip hn.). N c ngha " nt/ tn ph" gn ngha nht so vi C. badly damaged.
Question 10: The word "lifelike" in the passage is closest in meaning to "________".
A. touching
B. moving
C. realistic
D. manlike
Cu hi: T "lifelike" trong bi gn ngha nht vi t "_________". Cc phng n la chn ln lt c ngha l:
touching (adj): cm ngmoving (adj): cm ngrealistic (adj): tht, nh tht, thc t manlike (adj): ging nh con
ngi"lifelike" c ngha "ging nh tht, nh ngoi i" => y gn ngha nht vi "realistic" => p n ng l C.
realistic.
Question 11: The latest invention mentioned in the passage is the invention of __________.
A. rolls of film
B. daguerreotypes
C. processing equipment
D. handheld cameras
Cu hi: Pht minh gn y nht c cp trong bi l pht minh v ________. Ta tm thy cu tr li trong
on:"In the 1880s, new inventions began to change photography. Photographers could buy film ready-made in rolls,
instead of having to make the film themselves. Also, they did not have to process the film immediately. They could
bring it back to their studios and develop it later. They did not have to carry lots of equipment. And finally, the
invention of the small handheld camera made the photography less expensive." (Vo nhng nm 1880, nhng pht
minh mi bt u lm thay i nhip nh. Nhng nh nhip nh c th mua c phim lm thnh cun, thay v phi
t lm phim. Thm na, h khng cn x l phim ngay lp tc. H c th mang chng v studio v ra phim sau. H
khng cn phi mang rt nhiu thit b theo na. V cui cng, pht minh ca my nh cm tay khin cho nhip nh
tr nn bt tn km hn.)=> Ta thy s pht minh ra my nh cm tay l pht minh gn y nht c nhc n trong
bi=> p n ng lD. handheld cameras.
Question 12: The word "handheld" in the passage is closest in meaning to "________".
A. handling manually
B. operated by hand C. controlling hands D. held by hand
Cu hi: T "handheld" trong bi gn ngha nht vi "_________". Cc phng n la chn ln lt c ngha l:
handling manually: x l bng tayoperated by hand: s dng bng taycontrolling hands: tay kim sot
held by hand: cm trong tay"handheld" c ngha "cm tay" => y gn ngha nht vi "held by hand" => p n
ng l D. held by hand
Question 13: Matthew Brady was well-known for _________.
A. portraits and war photographs
B. inventing daguerreotypes
C. the small handheld camera
D. taking pictures of French cities
Cu hi: Matthew Brady ni ting v _______. Ta tm thy cu tr li trong on:
"Matthew Brady was one well-known American photographer. He took many portraits of famous people. The
portraits were unusual because they were lifelike and full of personality. Brady was also the first person to take

pictures of a war. His 1862 Civil War pictures showed dead soldiers and ruined cities. They made the war seem more
real and more terrible." (Matthew Brady l mt nh nhip nh ni ting ngi M. ng y chp rt nhiu cc bc
nh chn dung ca ngi ni ting. Nhng bc nh chn dung ny khc thng v chng ging ngoi i thc v rt
c tnh. Brady cng l ngui u tin chp cc bc nh v chin tranh. Nhng bc nh v ni chin nm 1862 ca ng
cho mi ngi thy hnh nh ca nhng binh lnh cht v nhng thnh ph nt. Nhng bc nh khin cho
cuc chin nh tht hn v khng khip hn.)=> Nh vy Brady ni ting v chp cc bc nh chn dung v nh chin
tranh => p n ng l A. portraits and war photographs.
Question 14: As mentioned in the passage, photography can ________.
A. print old pictures B. replace drawings C. show the underworld
D. convey ideas and feelings
Cu hi: Nh c ni n trong bi, nhip nh c th _________. Ta tm thy cu tr li trong on:
"Some people began to think of photography as a form of art. They thought that photography could do more than to
show the real world. It could also show the ideas and feelings, like other art forms." (Mt s ngi bt u ngh n
nhip nh nh mt mn ngh thut. H cho rng nhip nh c th mang n nhiu hn l ch cho mi ngi thy th
gii thc. N cn c th truyn t c c tng v cm xc, ging cc mn ngh thut khc.)
=> Nh vy nhip nh y cn c th truyn t tng v cm xc => p n ng l D. convey ideas and
feelings.
Question 15: Which of the following could best serve as the title of the passage?
A. Story of Famous Photographers
B. Photography and Painting
C. Different Steps in Film Processing
D. Story of Photography
Cu hi: Trong s cc tiu di, tiu no ng nht vi bi c?
c bi vn, ta thy bi ny ni v lch s v s pht trin ca nhip nh t lc xut hin n hin i (bao gm c
nhng nh nhip nh ni ting, so snh vi hi ha, nhng bc pht trin ca cng tc x l phim, vv). => Tiu
thch hp nht vi bi ny l D. Story of Photography.
VII. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word
for each of the blanks from 16 to 25.
In a world where 2 billion people live in homes that don't have light bulbs, technology holds the key (16)______
banishing poverty. Even the simplest technologies can transform lives and save money. Vaccines, crops, computers and
sources of solar energy can all reduce poverty in developing countries. For examples, cheap oral-rehydration therapy
developed in Bangladesh has dramatically cut the death (17)______ from childhood diarrhoea.
But even when such technologies exist, the depressing fact is that we cant make them (18)______ for those who
most need them. Solar panels, batteries and light bulbs are still beyond the purse of many, but where they have been
installed they change lives. A decent light in the evening gives children more time for homework and extends the
productive day for adults.
Kenya has a thriving solar industry and six years ago Kenyan pioneers also (19)______ connecting school to the
Internet via radio links. These people were fortunate (20) ______ being able to afford solar panels, radios and old
computers. How much bigger would the impact be if these things (21) ______ and priced specifically for poor people?
Multinationals must become part of the solution, because (22)______ they own around 60 per cent of the worlds
technology, they seldom make products for poor customers. Of 1,223 new drugs marketed worldwide from 1975 to
1996, for example, just 13 were for tropical diseases.
People think those enterprises should do more to provide vital products such as medicines (23) ______ different
prices around the world to suit (24)______ people can afford. Alternatively, they could pay a percentage of their profit
towards research and development for (25)______.
Question 16: A. for
B. with
C. at
D. to
Ta c cu trc : "the key to something ": iu then cht, gii php cho mt vn
=> D l p n ng. Cu ny c ngha l Cng ngh ng vai tr then cht c th thot khi cnh ngho nn.
Question 17: A. toll
B. penalty
C. amount
D. number
Ta c cm t " death toll" (n): s ngi cht => Ta c A l p n ng. Cu ny dch l "...... lm gim ng k s
lng ngi cht do bnh tiu chy."
Question 18: A. cheaply enough
B. enough cheap
C. cheap enough
D. enough cheaply
Ta c cu trc "make something + adjective ": lm cho ci g tr nn nh th no.Ta cng c cu trc "adjective +
enough ":=> C l p n ng. Cu ny c ngha l"... chng ta khng th lm cho chng r phc v cho nhu
cu ca nhng ngi cn chng nht."
Question 19: A. were starting
B. started
C. had started
D. have been starting
Ta thy trong cu ny c: ....six years ago Keyan pioneers.......Vy cu ny cn c chia th qu kh n.
=> B l p n ng.
Question 20: A. by
B. in
C. at
D. on
Ta c cu trc be fortunate + in V-ing: tht may khi c c iu g. => Ta c B l p n ng. "Nhng ngi ny
tht may mn khi c h thng nng lng mt tri, c radio v c nhng chic my tnh c."
Question 21: A. have been made
B. are made
C. made
D. were made

Ta thy: Th nht, cu ny thuc loi cu iu kin loi 2: v mnh kt qu c dng would + V. Vy v cn li cn

c chia th qu kh n.
Th hai, ch ng ca v iu kin l these things, da vo ngha ca cu ta cn chia cu dng b ng.
=> Ta c D l p n ng. Cu ny c ngha l "Tm nh hng ca n s ln nh th no nu nh nhng th ny
c lm v c bn cho nhng ngi ngho?"
Question 22: A. while
B. when
C. however
D. unless
Ta c:while: trong khi, trong lc (din t 2 hnh ng song song hoc din t s i lp)
when: vo lc(din t mt hnh ng ang xy ra th hnh ng khc xen vo)however: tuy nhin (th hin s nhng
b)unless: tr khi => Da vo ngha ca cu, ta c A l p n ng. Cu ny c dch nh sau: "......., trong khi m
h s hu khong 60% cng ngh ton th gii th him khi h sn xut cc sn phm cho nhng ngi ngho."
Question 23: A. at
B. with
C. on
D. to
Ta c cu trc at a price vi mt gi no , c gi bao nhiu => Vy A l p n ng. Cu ny dch l "Mi ngi
ngh rng nhng doanh nghip nn n lc nhiu hn cung cp nhng sn phm thit yu v d nh cc loi
thuc vi gi kh nhau khp ni trn th gii..."
Question 24: A. where
B. that
C. what
D. which
Ta c:- where: ni m (i t quan h ch ni trn)- that: m, ci m (i t quan h thay th cho ngi hoc vt)
- what = the thing which : nhng g m (dng trong mnh danh t) - which: ci m (i t quan h thay th cho
vt)Thm vo suit + N, c ngha l sau suit ta cn mt mnh danh t.
=> Vy C l p n ng. Cu ny ta dch l.".......v d nh cc loi thuc khc nhau m ph hp vi nhng g m
mi ngi c th chi tr c."
Question 25: A. the rich
B. the wealthy
C. the better-off
D. the poor
Ta c: - the rich (n): ngi giu c - the wealthy (n): ngi giu c - the better-off (n): ngi phong lu, ngi
khm kh - the poor (n): ngi ngho => Da theo ngha v ng cnh ca cu ny, ta c D l p n ng.Cu ny
c ngha l "hoc l phng n th 2, h c th trch phn trm li nhun ca h u t vo cc nghin cu v
pht trin cho nhng ngi ngho."
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate correct answer in each of the following questions.
Question 26: Books and magazines _______ around made his room very untidy.
A. laying
B. lying
C. which lied
D. that lie
phng n A, ng t "lay" c ngha l t, . y l mt ngoi ng t nn nu ch ng y l "books and
magazines" th ng t ny phi chia dng phn t qu kh "laid" (rt gn ca mnh quan h "which were
laid"). Nh vy, ta loi phng n A. T "lied" trong phng n B l dng qu kh ca t "lie", khi chia nh vy t
mang ngha l ni di, khng hp vi ng cnh trong cu. Loi C. Ta cng loi phng n D v chia ng t sai.
=> p n l B, "lying" l dng V-ing ca t "lie" mang ngha l nm. Cu trn s c dch l: Nhng quyn sch v
tp ch nm xung quanh y khin cho cn phng ca anh y rt ln xn.
Question 27: "What ______ if the earth stopped moving?"
A. would happen
B. will happen
C. happens
D. happened
y l cu trc ca cu iu kin loi 2, din t s vic khng c thc hin ti, v mnh sau "If" ng t chia
th qu kh n: If + S1 + V(qu kh), S2 + would + V.
=> Nh vy, p n ng l A. Cu trn c dch l: iu g s xy ra nu Tri t ngng chuyn ng?"
Question 28: Her mother, ______ has been working for thirty years, is retiring next month.
A. whose
B. who
C. whom
D. that
ch trng, ta cn mt i t quan h thay th cho ch ng "her mother" - m ca c y. V i tng c b sung
ngha l ngi v ng chc nng lm ch ng trong mnh nn ta in i t "who".
=> p n l B. Cu trn c dch l: M ca c y, ngi m lm vic trong vng 30 nm, s ngh hu vo thng
ti.
Question 29: In our hospital, patients ______ every morning.
A. are examined
B. have examined
C. can examine
D. were examining
ng t "examine" c ngha l kim tra. y l ngoi ng t, v vy, xt v ngha, ng t ny phi c chia
dng b ng. Ngoi ra, do c trng t "every morning" nn ng t phi chia th hin ti n.
=> p n l A. Khi , cu s c dch l: bnh vin ca chng ti, cc bnh nhn u c kim tra vo mi
bui sng.
Question 30: I'll give this dictionary to ________ wants to have it.
A. anyone
B. everyone
C. whatever
D. whoever
Trong cc phng n la chn, ta c th loi ngay phng n A v B v ta thy ng t "wants" l ng t c
chia, nu chn "everyone" hay "anyone", ta cn phi c mt mnh quan h theo sau b sung ngha cho n, chng
hn "I'll give this dictionary to anyone who wants to have it.". Ch cn in l mt i t quan h. i tng m
ngi ni hng n y l ngi nn ta s chn phng n D, mang ngha l bt k ai.
=> p n l D. Cu trn c dch l: Ti s tng quyn t in ny cho bt k ai mun c n.
Question 31: He wasn't attending the lecture properly and missed most of _________.

A. what the teacher said B. which the teacher said C. things said by the teacher D. that the teacher said
Ta c th loi ngay phng n C v danh t theo sau "most of" cn c mt nh t i km. Khi mun din t
"nhng g m gio vin ni", ta thng dng cm t "what the teacher said", khng dng which hay that y.
=> p n l A. Cu trn c dch l: Anh y khng tp trung vo bi ging mt cch nghim tc nn b l
hu ht nhng g c gio ni.
Question 32: No one can avoid __________ by advertisements
A. having influenced B. being influenced C. to be influenced D. influencing
Ta c cu trc: "To avoid + V-ing" c ngha l trnh lm iu g. ng t "influence" c ngha l gy nh hng. Xt
v ngha th ng t "influence" trong cu ny phi chia dng b ng.
=> p n l B. Cu trn c dch l "Khng ai c th trnh c vic b nh hng bi qung co."
Question 33: Connecticut was the fifth of the original thirteen states ________ the Constitution of the United States.
A. ratified
B. to ratify
C. have ratified
D. ratify
Ta c cu trc t: S + be + the first/second/third/.../last + (N) + to V(inf) ... mang ngha l Ai /ci g l ngi/vt
u tin/th hai/th ba/... lm vic g. => p n l B. Cu trn c dch l: Connecticut l bang th nm trong mi
ba bang thuc a u tin ph chun Hin php nc M.
Question 34: It is ________ work of art that everyone wants to have a look at it.
A. a so unusual
B. so an unusual
C. such unusual a
D. such an unusual
Ta c cu trc t vi "such" nh sau: To be + such + (a/an) + adj + N + that + .... c ngha l Ci g qu ... n ni
....=> p n l D. Cu trn c dch l: qu l mt kit tc ngh thut c sc n ni m ai cng mun nhn n.
Question 35: A large number of workmen ________ because of the economic recession.
A. has been laid out B. has laid aside
C. have laid down
D. have been laid off
u tin, ta c th loi phng n A v B v sau "A number of + N", ng t phi chia dng s nhiu. Ngoi ra, ta
c cc cm ng t i vi t "lay" nh sau: - lay down (v) t xung; h b- lay sb off (v) cho ai ngh vic
Xt v ngha ta ch thy p n D l hp l.=> p n l D. Cu trn c dch l: "Mt s lng ln nhng ngi lao
ng chn tay b cho ngh vic do cuc khng hong kinh t."
Question 36: The water supply of our home city has failed to ________ average purity requirements.
A. meet
B. see
C. own
D. hold
Ta c "meet the requirements": p ng nhng yu cu. => Do A l p n ng. Cu ny dch l: "Vic cung cp
nc cho cc h gia nh thnh ph vn cha p ng c nhng yu cu v s tinh khit mc trung bnh."
Question 37: The Moon is much closer to Earth _________, and thus it had greater influence on the tides.
A. where the Sun is B. than is the Sun
C. unlike the Sun
D. but the Sun is
Ta c cu trc so snh hn ca tnh t: " S1 + be + short-adj (+ er) + than + S2.". Xt cc la chn:
- La chn A: khng c t "than" th hin vic so snh gia hai i tng.
- La chn C: v c tnh t dng so snh hn "closer" nn vic s dng t "unlike" y l khng thch hp.
- La chn D: theo sau "but" phi l mt mnh c y ch ng v v ng, cho nn la chn ny khng ng v
mt ng php. => B l p n ng v cu trc so snh ny c dng c bit khi s dng o ng sau "than" c tc
dng nhn mnh ni dung c cp. Cu ny dch l: "Mt Trng rt gn vi Tri t hn Mt Tri, v v th m
n gy ra nh hng mnh m ln cc t thy triu."
Question 38: Mai: "Do you want another serving of chicken soup?" Scott: "________."
A. No thanks
B. No way
C. No comment
D. No longer
Ta c ngha ca cc cm t trn ln lt l:- No thanks: Khng cn u, ti cm n- No way: Khng i no- No
comment: Khng c kin g- No longer: Khng cn (lm g na)
=> A l p n ng. Cu ny dch l: Mai: "Anh c mun thm mt bt canh g khc khng? - Scott: "Khng cn
u, ti cm n."
Question 39: Having traveled to different parts of our country, __________.
A. we are seeing a lot of interesting lifestyles and customs
B. we have learned a lot about interesting lifestyles and customs
C. much has been learned about interesting lifestyles and customs
D. many interesting lifestyles and customs have been learned by us
Ta thy cu ny c mnh th nht c rt gn (v ch ng c rt gn chc chn l mt ch th) v s dng ng
phn t "Having + PII", nh vy hai mnh ny phi c chung ch ng. Ta xt cc phng n a ra ln lt l:
A: chng ti ang tm hiu rt nhiu cc li sng v phong tc th v (la chn ny khng ph hp v th vi mnh
cho) B: chng ti bit rt nhiu v cc li sng v phong tc th v (vic s dng th hin ti hon thnh din t
hnh ng din ra v li kt qu hin ti)
C: rt nhiu th c tm hiu bi chng ti (ch ng mnh ny khc vi mnh cho)
D: rt nhiu nhng li sng v phong tc th v c tm hiu bi chng ti (ch ng khng ging vi ch ng
trong mnh cho trc) => Da vo ngha v cu trc ca cc la chn th ch c B l ph hp.
Question 40: His honesty is ________; nobody can doubt it.
A. in question
B. without question C. out of question
D. beside the question

Ta c cc cm t:- in question: khng chc chn - without question: chc chn ng- out of question: khng ng
phi bn n - beside the question: cm t ny khng c ngha
=> B l p n ng. Cu ny dch l: Tnh trung thc ca anh y l chc chn; khng ai c th nghi ng v iu .
Question 41: You can use my car _____ you drive carefully.
A. as though
B. as long as
C. though
D. lest
Ta dch cu ny l: "Bn c th dng t ca ti _____ bn li xe cn thn.". Ta xt cc phng n:
- as though: nh th l, c nh l- as long as: min l- though: mc d- lest: v s rng
=> B l p n ng. Cu ny dch l: Bn c th dng t ca ti min l bn li xe cn thn.
Question 42: Scarcely had he stepped out of the room ________ he heard a loud laughter within.
A. until
B. then
C. than
D. when
Ta c "Scarely + had + S + PII + when + clause": va ... va .... => D l p n ng. Cu ny dch l "Anh y va
bc ra khi phng th anh y nghe thy ting ci ph ln bn trong phng."
Question 43: The children ran away as if they _______ a ghost.
A. see
B. had seen
C. would see
D. have seen
Ta c cu trc cu "as if" l thc gi nh din t s vic khng c tht trong qu kh. Ta thy ng t trong mnh
trc chia qu kh n, cho nn mnh sau "as if" phi chia th qu kh hon thnh.
=> B l p n ng. Cu ny dch l: "Bn tr b chy nh th chng va thy mt con ma."
Question 44: We decided to take a late flight __________ we could spend more time with our family.
A. in order
B. so as to
C. in order to
D. so that
Ta xt cc la chn:- in order: cm t ny cha ng v mt cu trc ng php, phi l In order to + V hoc In
order that + S + V. - so as to + V : lm g- in order to + V : lm g- so that + clause: ... (mnh ch mc
ch theo sau cm t ny) => D l p n ng. Cu ny c ngha l: "Chng ti quyt nh i chuyn bay mun
chng ti c thi gian nhiu hn vi gia nh."
Question 45: He's sometimes bad-tempered but he's a good fellow ______.
A. at heart
B. with heart
C. in heart
D. by heart
Cc la chn a ra l: - at heart: tn y lng - with heart: (cm nhn ci g) bng con tim - in heart: trong tim
- by heart: thuc lng, nhp tm -=> Da vo ng cnh v ngha ca cu, ta c A l p n ng. Cu ny dch l:
"Thnh thong anh y hi nng ny nhng v bn cht th anh y l mt ngi bn tt."
Question 46: I would join that running competition ________.
A. if it would happen 5 years ago
B. when I was 5 years older
C. if I were 5 years younger
D. unless I were 5 years younger
Ta c cu trc ca cu iu kin 2: "If + S + were/ V(ed/2), + S + would + verb", cu iu kin din t gi thit
khng c tht hin ti. Ta xt cc phng n:- A: sai cu trc ca mnh "if" - B: sai cu trc, khng thch hp vi
vic din t mt gi thit - C: ng v cu trc ca mnh "if" trong cu iu kin 2 - D: khng dng "unless" vi
cu iu kin 2=> C l p n ng. Cu ny dch l: "Ti c th tham gia vo cuc thi chy nu ti tr hn 5 tui."
Question 47: The government was finally _________ by a minor scandal.
A. taken down
B. brought down
C. put back
D. pulled down
Ta c cc cm ng t ln lt c ngha l:- take down: tho xung, b xung- bring down: lt , sp - put back:
li (vo ch c)- pull down: ph (mt ngi nh)
=> B l p n ng. Cu ny dch l: "Cui cng chnh quyn b lt bi mt chuyn gy xn xao d lun nh."
Question 48: Thanh: "Lan's the best singer in our school." Nadia: "_________"
A. Yes, please. B. I can't agree with you more!
C. That's OK! D. Yes, tell me about it!
Cc la chn a ra l:A: Vng, xin mi. B: Ti hon ton ng ! C: iu hay y. D: Vng, hy k cho ti v
vic . => Da vo ng cnh v ngha ca cu, ta thy B l p n ng. Cp hi thoi trn c dch l: Thanh:
"Lan l ging ca vng ca trng chng ti."
Question 49: My brother tried to learn Japanese at a night school, ________ he gave up after 2 months.
A. but
B. until
C. when
D. therefore
Ta c:- but: nhng - until: cho n khi- when: khi - therefore: v vy
=> Da vo ngha ca cu, ta c A l p n ng. Cu ny c ngha l: Anh trai ca ti c gng hc ting Nht
lp hc bui ti, nhng anh y ngh hc sau 2 thng.
Question 50: We expressed ______ the missing child would be found alive.
A. the hope that
B. the hope which
C. the hope for
D. as we hoped
Ta c cu trc "express the hope that + clause": by t nim hy vng v iu g
=> A l p n ng. Cu ny c ngha l: Chng ti u by t nim hy vng rng a b ang tht lc vn cn sng.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 51: We'd better speed up if we want to get there in time.
A. turn down
B. slow down
C. put down
D. lie down

Da vo ngha ca cu th t "speed up" c ngha l "tng tc/nhanh ln". Ngha c cu "Chng ta nn tng tc nu
chng ta mun n kp".Ta c ngha ca cc la chn nh sau: - turn down : t chi, vn nh- slow down: gim
tc - put down: h cnh, t (ci g) xung, lm nhc (ai )- lie down: nm xung. bi yu cu tm t tri ngha
vi t gch chn nn B l p n ng trong cu ny.
Question 52: A chronic lack of sleep may make us irritable and reduces our motivation to work.
A. calm
B. miserable
C. responsive
D. uncomfortable
irritable (adj): cu knh, d cuCu ny ngha l "Chng mt ng kinh nin c th khin chng ta tr nn cu knh v
gim ng lc trong cng vic." - calm (adj): bnh tnh- miserable (adj): kh s- responsive (adj): p ng nhit tnh,
phn ng nhanh- uncomfortable (adj): khng thoi mi, kh chu
=> T tri ngha vi "irritable" phi l t mang ngha tch cc v t ph hp nht l "calm". A l p n ng.
Question 53: She is a very generous old woman. She has given most of her wealth to a charity organization.
A. amicable
B. kind
C. mean
D. hospitable
generous (adj): ho phngNgha c cu: B y l mt b lo rt ho phng. B y quyn gp ht ti sn ca mnh
cho mt t chc t thin. - amicable (adj): thn i, thn tnh, hu ngh- kind (adj): tt bng- mean (adj): ch
k- hospitable (adj): c lng mn khch, hiu khch => "generous" l t mang ngha tch cc do t tri ngha vi
n phi mang ngha tiu cc. Trong tt c cc la chn th ch c C l ng.
Question 54: Her thoughtless comments made him very angry.
A. kind
B. honest
C. thoughtful
D. pleasant
thoughtless (adj): khng suy ngh, thiu suy ngh
Hu t "less" vi ngha l "khng" thng c thm vo to nn ngha ph nh.
Ngha c cu: Nhng nhn xt thiu suy ngh ca c ta lm anh y rt tc gin.
- kind (adj): tt bng- honest (adj): tht th, trung thc- thoughtful (adj): thn trng, suy ngh chn chn
- pleasant (adj): d chu=> T tri ngha ca "thoughtless" l "thoughtful".
Question 55: We are now a 24/7 society where shops and services must be available all hours.
A. an active society B. a physical society C. an inactive society D. a working society
- an active society: mt x hi nng ng- a physical society: mt x hi thc- an inactive society: mt x hi ch
- a working society: mt x hi lm vicDa vo ngha cu gc: Chng ta ang sng trong mt x hi 24/7 ni m
cc ca hng v cc dch v phi lun sn sng tt c cc gi.=> p n ng l C.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions from 56 to 65.
Archimedes Principle is a law of physics that states that when an object is totally or partially immersed in a fluid, it
experiences an upthrust equal to the weight of the fruid displaced. The principle is most frequently applied to the
behavior of objects in water, and helps to explain floating and sinking, and why objects seem lighter in water. It also
applies to balloons.
The key word in the principle is upthrust, which refers to the force acting upward to reduce the apparent weight of
the object when it is under water. If, for example, a metal block with a volume of 100 cm3 is dipped in water, it
displaces an equal volume of water, which has a weight of approximately 1 N (3.5 oz). The block therefore seems to
weigh about 1 N less.
An object will float if its average density is less than that of water. If it is totally submerged, the weight of the water
itdisplaces (and hence the upthrust on it) is greater than its own weight, and it is forced upward and out of the water,
until the weight of the water displaced by the submerged part is exactly equal to the weight of the floating object. Thus
a block of wood with a density six tenths that of water will float with six tenths of its volume under water, since at that
point the weight of fluid displaced is the same as the blocks own weight. If a dense material is made into a suitable
shape, it will float because of Archimedes principle. A ship floats, whereas a block of iron of the same mass sinks.
It is also because of Archimedes principle that ships float lower in the water when they are heavily loaded (more
water must be displaced to give the necessary upthrust). In addition, they cannot be so heavily loaded if they are to sail
in fresh water as they can if they are to sail in the sea, since fresh water is less dense than sea water, and so more water
must be displaced to give the necessary upthrust. This means the ship is lower in the water, which can be dangerous
in rough weather.
From Archimedes Principle, Microsoft Student 2008 [DVD]. Microsoft Corporation, 2007.
Question 56: What happens when something is immersed in a fluid?
A. The fluid will expand the object and overflow to the floor.
B. It receives a downward force, equal to the weight of the fluid displaced
C. It receives an upward force, equal to the weight of the fluid displaced.
D. It will be pushed further down with a force, equal to the weight of the fluid displaced.
Cu hi c ngha l: "iu g xy ra khi mt vt g b nhng (b nhn chm) vo mt cht lng?". Da vo ngay cu
u tin ca on th nht "when an object is totally or partially immersed in a fluid, it experiences an upthrust
equal to the weight of the fruid displaced" (Khi mt vt th hon ton hay phn no b nhng vo trong mt cht
lng, n s chu mt p lc t di ln ngang bng vi trng lng ca phn cht lng b chim ch ) v cu u tin

ca on 2 "The key word in the principle is upthrust, which refers to the force actingupward..." (T kho
trong nguyn tc l t "p lc", ngha l mt lc tc ng ln trn...) => ta c C l p n ng. p n ny c ngha
l: N nhn mt lc y t di ln, ngang bng vi trng lng ca phn cht lng c y ra. (Cm t "upward
force" y c hiu l lc c chiu t di ln, cn "downward force" l lc c chiu t trn xung)
Question 57: The word volume in the passage refers to _________.
A. length
B. quantity
C. frequency
D. loudness
Da vo ng cnh ca cu t "volume" c ngha l "khi lng". Ta c:
- A. lenght (n): di, chiu di- B. quantity (n): s lng, khi lng- C. frequency (n): tn s, tn sut
- D. loudness (n): m lng, cng => B l p n ng.
Question 58: The word displaces in the passage almost means _________.
A. replaces with a new one B. takes the place of C. takes place D. put in position
Da vo ng cnh ca cu th t "displaces" c ngha l "Chim ch ". Ta c:
- A. replaces with a new one: thay th bng mt ci/iu g mi- B. takes the place of: chim ch
- C. takes place: din ra, xy ra- D. puts in position: t vo v tr => B l p n ng.
Question 59: If an objects average density is less than that of water, the object will _________.
A. drift
B. float
C. inflate
D. sink
Da vo cu u tin ca on th 3: "An object will float if its average density is less than that of water" (Mt vt
s ni nu t trng trung bnh ca n nh hn t trng trung bnh ca nc) ta c B l p n ng.
Question 60: A block of wood with a density seven tenths that of water will _________.
A. go up and down then sink
B. sink immediate
C. float with an equal volume of its volume under water
D. float with a half of its volume under water
Da vo on vn th 3 v gii thch cu trn (question 59) ta c nu mt vt c t trng trung bnh nh hn t trng
trung bnh ca nc th vt s ni. Nh vy ta loi b la chn A v B v t "sink" c ngha l chm. Da vo
nhng cu tip theo ca on 3:"Thus a block of wood with a density six tenths that of displaced is the same as the
blocks own weight." ta c C (ni vi khi lng ngang bng vi khi lng ca n di nc)l p n ng.
Question 61: A ship floats, whereas a block of iron of the same mass sinks because the ship _________.
A. has a special shape B. is made of wood C. has buoys D. is lighter
Da vo dn chng trong on 3: "If a dense material is made into a suitable shape, it will float because of
Archimedes principle" (Nu mt vt c c ch to vi mt hnh dng thch hp, n s ni da vo nh lut
Acsimet). Nh vy mt con tu ni, trong khi mt khi st cng khi lng nh vy chm l bi v con tu c hnh
dng c bit. => A l p n ng.
Question 62: The phrase six tenths in the passage means _________.
A. 10 of 6
B. 6 of 10
C. 10/6
D. 6/10
Trong ting anh khi ta dng: s m + s th t thm 's' l ch bao nhiu phn ca ci g. V d nh 'one tenths' s l
1/10. Vy 'six tenths' s l 6/10. => D l p n ng.
Question 63: The word upthrust in the passage refers to the _________.
A. upside-down turn B. upturned force
C. upward push
D. upper side of an object
Da vo cu u tin ca on 2 "The key word in the principle is upthrust, which refers to
the force actingupward..." ta c "upthrust" ngha l "p lc t di ln". Nh vy C (s y theo hng t di
ln) l p n ng.
Question 64: Ships cannot be so heavily loaded if they want to sail in fresh water as the sail in the sea because _____.
A. sea water is saltier than fresh water
B. fresh water is more polluted
C. fresh water is lighter than sea water
D. theres too much salt in sea water
Da vo on cui ca bi: "they cannot be so heavily loaded if they are to sail in fresh water as they can if they
are to sail in the sea, since fresh water is less dense than sea water" (Chng/ Nhng con tu khng th ch nng
nu chng i trn nc ngt nh l i trn bin, bi nc ngt khng nng bng nc bin.) ta c C (nc ngt 'nh'
hn nc bin) l p n ng.
Question 65: Archimedes Principle explains why _________.
A. objects seem lighter in water
B. humans can swim
C. all objects will float
D. Archimedes became famous
Cu hi c ngha l: nh lut Acsimet gii thch ti sao... Ta c:- A: cc vt th dng nh nh hn di
nc.=> c cp n nh l ni dung chnh ca on vn. - B: con ngi c th bi. => B loi v ta thy c
on vn khng h nhc ti vic bi li ca con ngi.- C: tt c cc vt th u ni. => B loi v trong on vn c
nhc n vt c th ni nh da vo hnh dng, trng lng ca vt ch khng phi vt no cng ni c.- D:
Acsimet tr nn ni ting. => Khng c cp ti.=> A l p n ng.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the
sentence given in each of the following question.
Question 66: Peter's main subject at university is electronics.
A. The university lets Peter major in electronics.
B. Peter thinks electronics is a special subject.

C. Peter majors in electronics at university.

D. Electronics is among the subjects that Peter likes.
Cu a ra c ngha l: Mn hc chnh ca Peter trng i hc l mn in t. Cc phng n la chn ln
lt c ngha l: A: Trng i hc cho Peter chuyn v mn in t.
B: Peter ngh mn in t l mt mn hc c bit. C: Peter chuyn v mn in t trng i hc.
D: Mn in t l mt trong nhng mn Peter thch. => Da vo ngha ca cc la chn a ra, ta c C l p n ng.
Question 67: Thanks to the efforts of environmentalists, people are becoming better aware of the problems of
endangered species.
A. People owe their growing awareness of the problems of endangered species to the efforts of environmentalists.
B. People have no idea about the problems of endangered species in spite of the efforts of environmentalists.
C. Environmentalists are expressing their gratitude towards people who are better aware of the problems of
endangered species.
D. Environmentalists are doing their best to make people aware of the problems of endangered species.
Ta c cu a ra l: Nh vo n lc ca cc nh mi trng hc, mi ngi ang dn nhn thc tt hn v nhng
vn ca cc loi ang c nguy c b tuyt chng. Cc phng n la chn ln lt c ngha l:
A: Mi ngi c nhn thc tt hn v nhng vn ca cc loi ang c nguy c tuyt chng l nh nhng n lc ca
cc nh mi trng hc.
B: Mi ngi khng bit v nhng vn ca cc loi ang c nguy c tuyt chng bt chp nhng n lc ca cc nh
mi trng hc.
C: Cc nh mi trng hc ang th hin s bit n ca h vi nhng ngi hiu bit nhiu hn v nhng vn ca
cc loi ang c nguy c tuyt chng.
D: Cc nh mi trng hc ang c gng ht sc mnh gip mi ngi nhn thc c nhng vn ca cc loi
ang c nguy c tuyt chng.
Ta c "To owe something to somebody" c ngha l c c ci g, t c ci g l nh ai.
=> Da vo ngha v cu trc ca cu, ta c A l p n ng.
Question 68: Although the teacher explained the theory clearly, the students found it hard to understand it.
A. Though explained clearly, the theory of teaching was difficult to the students.
B. Despite the teacher's clear explanation of theory, the students had difficulty understanding it.
C. Although the teaching theory was clear, it was a real challenge to the students.
D. In spite of explaining the theory clearly, the students themselves found it hard to understand it.
Cu a ra l: Mc d gio vin ging l thuyt mt cch r rng, nhng hc sinh vn thy rt kh hiu.
Ta c cc phng n la chn ln lt c ngha l:
A: D c ging gii r rng, nhng l thuyt ging dy vn kh vi sinh vin.
B: Mc d c s ging gii rt r rng t gio vin, hc sinh vn thy kh hiu.
C: Mc d l thuyt ging dy rt r rng, nhng n l mt th thch tht s i vi hc sinh.
D: Mc d ging gii l thuyt r rng, sinh vin t mnh thy kh hiu c n.
Ta c cu trc "To have difficulty doing something" c ngha l c kh khn khi lm g
=> Da vo ngha v cu trc cu, ta c B l p n ng.
Question 69: I could not get the job because I did not speak English well.
A. I failed to get the job because of my poor English.
B. Despite my poor English, I was successful in the job.
C. I wish I had got the job so that I could speak English well.
D. I would have spoken English well if I could get that job.
Cu a ra l: Ti khng th c c cng vic v ti khng ni ting Anh tt.
Cc phng n la chn ln lt c ngha l: A: Ti khng c c cng vic bi vn ting anh km.
B: Bt chp vn ting anh km, ti vn thnh cng trong cng vic.
C: Ti c ti c c cng vic m ti c th ni ting Anh tt.
D: Ti c th ni ting Anh tt nu ti c th c cng vic .
=> Cn c vo ngha ca cu, ta c A l p n ng.
Question 70: I wish I hadn't accepted the invitation to her birthday party.
A. I insisted on having been invited to her birthday party.
B. I was very glad to accept the invitation to her birthday party.
C. I regret accepting the invitation to her birthday party.
D. If only I had come to her birthday party.
Ta c cu gc dch l : Ti c l ti khng chp nhn li mi ti ba tic sinh nht ca c y. Cc phng n la
chn ln lt c ngha l:A: Ti c ni c mi ti ba tic sinh nht ca c y.
B: Ti rt vui khi nhn li mi ti ba tic sinh nht ca c y.
C: Ti hi hn chp nhn li mi ti ba tic sinh nht ca c y.
D: Gi m ti ti ba tic sinh nht ca c y.=> Da vo ngha ca cc cu, ta c C l p n ng.
Question 71: "How brave you are!" he said to the firemen.

A. He asked how brave the firemen were.

B. He blamed the firemen for their discouragement.
C. He criticized the firemen for their discouragement.
D. He praised the firemen for their courage.
Cu a ra l: "Cc anh tht l dng cm!" anh y ni vi nhng ngi lnh cu ho.
Cc phng n la chn ln lt c ngha l: A: Anh y hi nhng ngi lnh cu ho dng cm nh th no.
B: Anh y khin trch nhng ngi lnh cu ho v s hn nht ca h.
C: Anh y ch trch nhng ngi lnh cu ho v s hn nht ca h.
D: Anh y khen ngi nhng ngi lnh cu ho v s dng cm ca h.
=> Cn c vo ngha ca cu, ta c D l p n ng.
Question 72: I would have worn the right shoes if I had known I was going to do all this climbing.
A. I did not go climbing because I did not have the right shoes.
B. As I did not know I was going to do so much climbing, I did not wear suitable shoes.
C. I would have gone on the climb if I had been wearing the right shoes.
D. I would love to go climbing, but I do not have any shoes that would be suitable.
Cu a ra l: Ti i giy ph hp nu ti bit l ti s leo ni nhiu nh ny.
Cc phng n la chn ln lt c ngha l: A: Ti khng i leo ni bi v ti khng c giy ph hp.
B: V ti khng bit ti s leo ni nhiu nh ny, nn ti khng i giy ph hp.
C: Ti c l tip tc leo ni nu ti i giy ph hp.
D: Ti thch i leo ni, nhng ti khng c i giy no ph hp c.
=> Cn c vo ngha ca cu, ta c B l p n ng.
Question 73: The man in that painting reminds me of my uncle.
A. Memories of my uncle come back whenever I see the man in that painting.
B. I am recalling my uncle whenever I look at the man in that painting.
C. Whenever my uncle sees the man in that painting, he misses me.
D. Whenever I see the man in that painting, I remember to meet my uncle.
Cu a ra l: Ngi n ng trong bc tranh lm ti nh v bc ti.
Cc phng n la chn ln lt c ngha l:
A: Nhng k c v bc ti a v bt c khi no ti nhn thy ngi n ng trong bc tranh .
B: => Sai ng php, v ng t "recall" - c ngha l nh li, hi tng li - khng s dng dng tip din.
C: Bt c khi no bc ti nhn thy ngi n ng trong bc tranh , bc y li nh ti.
D: Mi khi nhn thy ngi n ng trong bc tranh, ti li nh ra l ti phi i gp bc ti.
=> Cn c vo ngha ca cu, ta c A l p n ng.
Question 74: No one but Jane succeeded in giving the correct answer.
A. All but Jane managed to produce the correct answer.
B. Only Jane failed to answer the question correctly.
C. Jane was among those who failed to guess the answer. D. Everyone but Jane failed to provide the correct answer.
Cu a ra l: Khng ai ngoi Jane c th a ra c cu tr li ng.
Cc phng n la chn ln lt c ngha l: A: Tt c mi ngi c th a ra c cu tr li ng ngoi tr Jane.
B: Ch mnh Jane khng th tr li ng cu hi. C: Jane l mt trong nhng ngi khng on c cu tr li.
D: Tt c mi ngi u khng a ra c cu tr li ng ngoi tr Jane.
=> Cn c vo ngha ca cu, ta c D l p n ng.
Question 75: A small hotel was the only choice of place to stay at during my trip to London.
A. There were a lot of hotels for me to choose from during my trip to London.
B. I was talked into staying at a small hotel during my trip to London.
C. I had no alternative but to stay at a small hotel during my trip to London.
D. I had different choices of where to stay during my trip to London.
Cu a ra l: Mt khch sn nh l la chn duy nht trong sut chuyn i ti Lun n ca ti.
Cc phng n la chn ln lt c ngha l:
A: C rt nhiu khch sn cho ti chn trong sut chuyn i ti Lun n ca mnh.
B: Ti c thuyt phc trong mt khch sn nh trong sut chuyn i ti Lun n ca mnh.
C: Ti khng c s la chn no ngoi vic trong mt khch sn nh trong sut chuyn i ti Lun n ca mnh.
D: Ti c nhng la chn ni khc nhau trong sut chuyn i ti Lun n ca mnh.
=> Cn c vo ngha ca cu, ta c C l p n ng.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction in each of the
following questions.
Question 76: Some people often say (A) that using cars (B) is not as convenient than (C) using motorbikes (D).
Cu ny dng hnh thc so snh. Tuy nhin dng "as convenient than" l sai cu trc. Do cn sa "than" thnh "as"
to nn cu trc so snh bng.
Question 77: I like the fresh air (A) and green trees (B) of the village which (C) I spent my vacation (D) last year.

"the village" l danh t ch a im. Ta c th dng "which" thay th cho danh t ny tuy nhin i km vi n phi
c gii t. Trong cu ny ta khng thy s xut hin ca gii t nn khng th dng "which". Thay vo ta phi
dng "where".
Question 78: In the early 1900s, Pennsylvania's industries (A) grew rapidly, a growth sometimes (B) accompanied (C)
bydisputes labor (D).
"disputes" l danh t s nhiu khng th ng trc b ngha cho danh t "labor". sa li chng ta cn i v tr
ca 2 t ny cho nhau.
Ta c danh t ghp "labor disputes" c ngha l "cc cuc bi cng".
Question 79: It was not until the end (A) of prehistoric (B) times that the first (C) wheeled vehicles appearing (D).
Ta c ng t v th 2 chia sai. V-ing mt mnh n khng th ng vai tr l ng t chnh trong cu. Cn sa
"appearing" thnh "appeared".
Question 80: Looking (A) from afar, the village resembles (A) a small green spot (C) dotted with (D) tiny fireballs.
Mnh gin lc V-ing c s dng khi 2 mnh c cng ch ng. Cn c theo cu trc cu trn th ch th ca
hnh ng "look" l "the village". . iu ny khng ng v "the village" ch l i tng m hnh ng hng n.
Do li sai l A. Cn sa "Looking" thnh "Looked", tc chuyn mnh gin lc ch ng sang mnh gin
lc b ng.
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